Muharram Moon Sighting Updates in Pakistan 2026

All eyes are on Muharram 2026 moon sighting as Muslim across Pakistan await official confirmation of Islamic New Year 1448 AH by Ruet body. The crescent’s visibility this evening will determine whether Muharram begins tomorrow or shifts by another day, setting the tone for the start of the new Hijri calendar year. Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, along with prominent scholars and zonal bodies, is holding session to sight moon of first Islamic month. Citizens in various areas are also participating in the sighting process using both the naked eye and telescopic observation. Authorities instructed masses to report any confirmed sighting to the nearest official religious committee or designated verification center to ensure proper authentication before an announcement is made. Muharram 2026 If the crescent moon is sighted tonight, 1 Muharram 1448 AH will begin on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. If the moon is not confirmed, the current month will complete its 30-day cycle, and Muharram will begin on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Moon Sighting Date Muharram begins (if moon sighted) June 16, 2026 Muharram begins (if not sighted) June 17, 2026 Ashura (if starts June 16) June 25, 2026 Ashura (if starts June 17) June 26, 2026 The final decision will rest with the official moon sighting authority after reviewing verified testimonies from across the country. Ashura 2026 in Pakistan The date of Youm-e-Ashura (10th Muharram) will be determined based on the confirmed start of the month. If Muharram begins on June 16, 2026, Ashura will fall on Thursday, June 25, 2026. If it begins on June 17, 2026, Ashura will be observed on Friday, June 26, 2026. Holiday on 1st Muharram Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is expected to observe a public holiday on 1st Muharram, while the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meets today to decide the sighting of the Muharram crescent and the start of the Islamic year 1448 AH. The meeting, chaired by Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabeer Azad, includes officials from the Ministry of Religious